Uediâs (Invocations)

The following are invocations you can use in simple rituals to call on Dêuoi and give offerings to them. Thus participating in Sumatreiâ (good relationship) with them. Now there are over 300 Gaulish deities, and this isn’t going to be an exhaustive list. However, we can provide some here.

The main language used is Iextis Galation, a constructed revival based Gaulish dialect. And they will be translated to English, or if one uses a translator, whatever language they like. Though one doesn’t have to speak Gaulish to perform rituals, it’s nice to add a few words of it to give the rites a more Gaulish feel. Again, it’s not a “must” but it’s fair to assume one probably wants to use at least some.

The Gaulish will be shown first, and the English will be in parentheses (). So, if you need to translate into something other than English, only translate what is in parentheses ().Also these letters “Ð” and “ð” make a “ts” sound.

One who has been in Gaulish custom for some time will notice some of the same words, and much of the structure of the invocations are like those of Segomâros Widugeni. Which can be seen on his site and in his book, ‘Ancient Fire’. He is a big influence on Bessus Nouiogalation.

What we will do here is break the invocations into two halves. In the first half of the invocation one of course invoke the recipient of the ritual, they then describe the recipient with a few epithets. As well as a statement about Them and what They may do in lore. We then give Them offering and thanks.

The second half is what we might request of Them, and the closing of the ritual. As we may ask different things of Them, we have prepared several possible second halves. This allows you to know what you are asking for if you choose to do so in Gaulish. In any other language, we trust you can find the words.

Without further ado… Centuletoi Uediânon (First Halves of the Invocations)

We have provided invocations for some deities. Within, we covered most of a simple invocation. If you have a request during such a rite, this is the time to include it. For those doing rituals in a language other than Gaulish, it’s okay to ask in your own words. Though you should develop a formula.

We will include some in Gaulish, and will translate the formula used in the Gaulish invocations. We will give words for things one may request, and for whom.

Arcimâs (Requests)

Arcîmosnis/Arcîumî _________ (We/I ask for _________)

All of these requests are in dative case, meaning an indirect object. In this case, the dative will imply asking for something.

Now for whom you may ask for blessings. In Gaulish, we will use the accusative case. That means referring to the direct object of a sentence. So, who we are asking the blessing or request to be directed to. If it is for yourself, then the line above is good enough. But what about for someone else?

Some examples of people or groups to ask for in Gaulish are as follows:

That was a sample ritual. And this is a way we have developed to do invocations. The complexity is certainly present if one does them in Gaulish, but over time, it gets easier as with any other language.

Remember, that you don’t have to do the entire invocation in Gaulish if you don’t feel comfortable. And you can always do them with some Gaulish, and some of your usual language. It takes a little effort to do invocations in rituals right. However, we know that you can do it!

Together, we can bring back worship of our Dêuoi (Gods) and can build a new Galatîbessus (Gaulish Custom). And we invite you all to join us.